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The SAT Essay: Preparation Tips

August 31st, 2009 Chandri No comments

When taking the SAT test, you will find three different sections. These sections are critical reading, writing, and mathematics. Many test questions are multiple choices, but on the writing section, you will find a required essay. Although many students claim the essay is the easiest and less nerve-wracking part of the test, you may have other thoughts. If you are nervous about your SAT essay and want to prepare, you have many options.

Most importantly, you need to know the proper components of an essay. Since most students are still in English class during their junior and senior years, this should not be too difficult. In fact, you may be writing an essay for a homework assignment right now. By knowing the main components of an essay, you are on the… Continue reading

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Taking the SAT: Tips to Pass the Test

August 30th, 2009 Chandri No comments

If you are gearing up to take the SAT, you may be a bit nervous. This is okay and expected. Try your best and you should do well. With that said, there are steps that you can take before and during the test to improve your scores. Most are fairly easy. What are they? Continue reading on to find out.

Familiarize yourself with the SAT outline, layout, and directions. Of course, each multiple choice question or student produced mathematics question will have specific directions. However, the SAT follows a very strict layout. Know this layout and the generalized directions. You can do this by reviewing purchased printed study guides, researching the SAT online, or by taking practice tests. These practice tests are available on the Official SAT website, operated by the… Continue reading

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Taking the SAT: Day of Preparation Tips

August 29th, 2009 Chandri No comments

If college is in your future, you should take the SAT exam. If you have already paid for and scheduled your test, you may think you are all set. Yes, technically, you are, but there are some other pointers you should know. Did you know that there is a lot of preparation needed for the day of the test? There is. What? Continue reading on to find out.

Give yourself time in the morning. The night before the exam, you will set your alarm. When doing so, give yourself time. If you are a person who always hits the snooze button, account for this extra time. The SAT is not something you want to be late for. Not only that, you dont want to rush in the morning to get ready… Continue reading

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